Following the refusal of most people in Abia State to attend to their daily activities on Monday and to shun the already suspended sit-at-home order by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Governor Okezie IKpeazu of Abia State on Friday warned the citizens of the state against embarking on actions and activities that will hurt the economy as well as their own economic aspirations.
Ikpeazu, in a broadcast to the people of the state to mark 30th Anniversary of the state, noted that the state and its people will greatest losers in any activity designed to deprive them of economic and social freedom, adding that “we must rise above tendencies that seek to hurt our legitimate pursuits”.
“Once again, I implore us all to resume our normal economic and social activities without fear of victimization while assuring us all that the Abia State Government has put modalities in place in conjunction with security agencies to ensure the safety and security of everyone going about their legitimate endeavours”.
“While we understand that agitations and positioning are the usual processes of politicking, especially leading up to a general election, we insist that such activities be carried out under the atmosphere of unity and inclusion.
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“Power belongs to God and when the time comes, God will choose leaders he has predestined for Abia State. No individual or group aspiration is worth more than the unity of Abia State and we will henceforth, decisively deal with any individual or group fanning the embers of disunity and disharmony in Abia State”, opined.
On his performance in government, the governor stated that his administration’s interventions in various critical sectors are yielding positive fruits, pointing out that the government is “building on the legacies of our illustrious founding fathers and we are making steady progress”.
Bemoaned the deaths of two very important amazons from the state within a 24-hour interval Lady Adanma Okpara and Lady Victoria Aguiyi Ironsi, saying “I am saddened that within the period we were gearing up to celebrate our anniversary, we lost two very important amazons from the state within a 24-hour window”.
He paid glowing tribute to the founding fathers of the state one of whom, Dr Anagha Ezikpe is still alive for their sacrifices that led to the creation of the state in August 1991 and assured that his government will hold them in high esteem.
At a ceremony to commemorate the event, held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium later in the day, a retired Director of Department of State Security (DSS), Mr Ray Nkemdirim described Abia State that has moved ahead better despite its sociopolitical challenges.
Nkemdirim called on the people to always be vigilant and ensure that their environment is continually monitored, even as he asked the government not to relent in creating jobs for the unemployed.
Some notable Abia citizens were honoured with the Awards of Enyi Abia (Elephant of Abia) and Oke Oji Abia (Iroko of Abia). They include former Senate President, Senator Adolf Wabara and pioneer Chairman of PDP in Abia State, Chief Tony Ukasoanya amongst others eminent personalities.
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